RAITH ROVERS skipper Mark Campbell is out of his side's Scottish Cup replay with Aberdeen after being involved in a horror car smash near his home town of Kilmarnock.

RAITH ROVERS skipper Mark Campbell is out of his side's Scottish Cup replay with Aberdeen after being involved in a horror car smash near his home town of Kilmarnock.

Campbell had to be cut free from the wreckage of the smash but looks to have escaped serious injury despite suffering cuts and bruising to his chest.

The 32-year-old defender, who works as a fitness instructor at Kilmarnock Prison, was recovering in hospital on Tuesday and is facing a spell on the sidelines.

On Sunday the player spoke of his hopes of pulling off a Scottish Cup shock in the fifth round replay against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Rovers boss John McGlynn travelled to visit his captain on Monday and chairman Dave Somerville said: "It was with a high degree of shock that we heard of Mark's accident.

"It is an example of the camaraderie that John McGlynn has engendered into this club that he was with Mark in hospital as soon as he possibly could and we are all relieved that Sparky is showing no signs of lasting damage.

"It is often said that there are times when football doesn't really matter and this is one of those occasions.

"Mark is not only a good footballer but a good man and I am sure everyone associated with the Club would like to join me in wishing him well for a speedy recovery."

Meanwhile Stranraer are hopeful defender Glen Mitchell will be fit to face Albion Rovers this weekend after the teenager was also involved in a road accident.

Full back Mitchell, 18, suffered minor head and arm injuries in the collision last week.

Stair Park boss Keith Knox said: "Thankfully Glen was not too badly injured but he did have stitches inserted into his head and arm.

"He would have missed the Elgin game on Saturday but hopefully he will be okay for this Saturday."